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Crystals, Fluid (CRYST)

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EPIC Test Name

Crystals, Fluid

EPIC Code

LAB2579

Specimen Requirements

Synovial Fluid
Minimum Volume:1.0 mL
Transport:Room Temperature ASAP
Stability:Room Temperature: 1 day at 20-25 degrees C
Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8 degrees C
Container:Lavender top (EDTA)
Processing/Storage:Refrigerated: Prolonged period
Rejection Causes:Clotted sample

Methods

Polarized Microscope

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Synovial Fluid2 daysdaily

Reference Ranges

Polarized Microscope
All Range
Not detected

Performed

Lab
Hematology - Downtown

CPT

89060

LOINC

57021-8

Contact Information

Hematology - Downtown: (315)464-4460
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